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AV10 VLF

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,195 mi
Last recorded122,195 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 VLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 122,195 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 120,897 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 120,897 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 119,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 117,228 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 107,041 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 107,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 102,825 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 99,869 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 99,869 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,925 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,652 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,815 miles

both rear tyres are perished on the inside edges

exhaust bracket corroded off but still secure

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,714 miles

exhaust bracket is corroded off but the exhaust is still secure

Fail 7 Jul 2016 79,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boot lid will not open

exhaust bracket is corroded off but the exhaust is still secure

Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,270 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,908 miles

engine oil leak from filter area

hand brake lever travel near to max

rear tyre tread getting low

spare tyre flat

unable to properly gauge front brake pad thickness due to wheel design

Pass 5 Jul 2013 40,563 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AV10 VLF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV10 VLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV10 VLF registered?

AV10 VLF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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